Delaware

• 831(b) Captives: ‘Small’ Option Is Increasingly Big Idea for Midsize Cos.

  By Dave Lenckus  |  May 3, 2012

  Despite their recent growth among midsize companies, these “small”-size risk vehicles aren’t for everyone—and may attract unwanted attention from the IRS

• Increasing Number of Captives Opt to Domicile on U.S. Soil

  By Anya Khalamayzer, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  May 3, 2012

  Grounding no longer sounds so bad: Driven by financial incentives, new captives are choosing to stay closer to home.

• Judge Denies AIG Motion in BofA $8.5B Settlement

  By Karen Freifeld, Reuters  |  April 25, 2012

  New York judge on Tuesday rejected an effort by American International Group Inc and other objectors to Bank of America Corp's proposed $8.5 billion mortgage bond settlement.

• Hires and Promotions at Colorado Casualty, Admiral Insurance, and More - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  April 18, 2012

  Russell Program Managers Expands PoolPro, The Main Street America Group Introduces Oklahoma Main Line BOP, Florida State Receives RMI Program Donation, Assurex Global Awards TMG PAR Excellence Award

• Two Maryland Fraud Bills Await Gov. Signature

  By Christina Bramlet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 10, 2012

  The fate of two bills aimed at propelling Maryland’s fraud-fighting efforts now rest in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s hands.

• Aon Completes London Move

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  April 2, 2012

  Insurance broker Aon announced today it has completed the move of its corporate headquarters to London.

• Del. Judge Dismisses Berkshire Shareholder Suit

  By Randall Chase, Associated Press  |  March 20, 2012

  A Delaware judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit alleging that billionaire Warren Buffett and directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. failed to take proper action in response to stock trades by a former Berkshire executive ahead of the company's $9 billion acquisition of chemical manufacturer Lubrizol.

• Feb. Proves Costly & Deadly Month

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 8, 2012

  February was a costly and deadly month around the globe with more than 800 deaths and economic losses totaling well over $1 billion, says an Aon Benfield report.

• Hires and Promotions at The Graham Co., Asterisk Financial, SPRISKA, Narragansett Bay, Founders and Companion P&C - Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  March 7, 2012

  Grange, Crump, OSC & 24 Asset Mgmt., MSO, K&B Underwriters and CFC Underwriting Introduce Programs; K&K Expands Rink Program

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  Overall Captive Growth Strong in 2011

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  January 30, 2012

  Regulatory and other concerns did not dampen captive formation in 2011, with small captives, cell captives and group-health captives taking the lead, according to experts.